SAVE THE DATE LOCAL CAMPS OFFER MULTIPLE SESSIONS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER AND REGISTRATION HAS ALREADY STARTED FOR MANY OF THEM .
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The Skateboarding Camp at the Boys & Girls Club of Laguna Beach
Laguna Beach as a whole . We try to capitalize on that high-energy excitement while also focusing on art skills that can only really be taught by an art museum .”
This summer , Laguna Playhouse is offering three different Theater Camps ( with musical and nonmusical , half- and full-day options ) for ages 4 to 19 . Divided into three separate age groups , each camp has its own theme ( Musical Villains , Rock Musicals , Acting for Laughs ) and culminates in a free showcase for friends and family . Some of these sessions will be held at the city ’ s Community & Recreation Center , which opened recently on South Coast Highway , while others will be held in the Playhouse ’ s rehearsal space , so parents should take note when registering .
Joseph Alanes , director of education and outreach , explains that the Playhouse camps , like its school-year classes , focus on the process . “ We work towards creating a positive environment where diversity can flourish and confidence and empathy can grow ,” he says . “ We encourage students to create without judgment and learn to work as a team — skills that they can use in multiple aspects of their lives . We create a safe space for the ensemble to develop trust in each other so they can take risks , learn and grow together .”
IT ’ S A STEM WORLD Just because the kids are out of school doesn ’ t mean learning has to stop — quite the contrary , actually . Summer is the perfect time for kids to pursue a passion or pick up a skill in a fun , low-stakes environment focused on STEM . The city of Laguna Beach offers a variety of different Lego camps that focus on everything from engineering and physics to architecture and robotics . These full-day , weeklong camps allow kids to combine real-world building concepts with relatable content like Minecraft and Pokémon video games .
Additionally , the Boys & Girls Club ’ s weeklong Destination Innovation Science Camp , from July 29 to Aug . 2 , promises “ an immersive , hands-on experience exploring the day in the life of a true scientist and engineer ” for kids in grades 3-6 . Outsidethe-box thinking and problem-solving skills are encouraged , and gone are the constraints of the classroom walls , allowing kids to perform science experiments , create their own inventions and follow their curiosity wherever it may lead them .
Meanwhile , the Pacific Marine Mammal Center , which normally hosts Camp Pinniped , will not have any in-person camps this summer as the facility is closed for renovations . Until PMMC ’ s summer camps return in 2025 , there are several online education and outreach options . These distancelearning programs , geared toward school classes , scout troops and other groups , run all year long to help spark children ’ s interest in marine life and immerse them in the underwater world found right along the coast of their hometown . g
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LAGUNA BEACH SUMMER CAMPS DATES : June 17 to Aug . 16 REGISTRATION : Opens April 1 at bgclagunabeach . org
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH DATES : Camps start June 17 . REGISTRATION : Open now ; parents can register in person at the Laguna Beach Community and Susi Q Senior Center on Third Street , or using the link on the Recreation page of the city ’ s website , lagunabeachcity . net . For Beach Camp Laguna , sign up through the city before June 1 for a 10 % discount .
LAGUNA ART MUSEUM DATES : Every Monday from June 24 to Aug . 5 REGISTRATION : Open now at lagunaartmuseum . org
LAGUNA ETHOS DATES : June 10 - Aug . 9 ( weekly and one-day drop-in rates offered ) REGISTRATION : Open now at lagunaethos . com
LAGUNA PLAYHOUSE DATES : Session I : June 24-28 ; Session II : July 8-12 ; Session III ( a full two weeks ): July 29 to Aug . 9 Have more than one child wanting to participate ? The Playhouse offers a refer-a-friend discount of $ 25 off for siblings / friends . REGISTRATION : Open now using the link on the Recreation page of the city ’ s website , lagunabeachcity . net ; more info : lagunaplayhouse . com
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